Objectives and competences

This course offers specialized and applied training in psycho-oncological and psychosocial interventions with a specific and brief psychotherapeutic approach based on real cases. Through an integrative, evidence-based model, you will learn to address the emotional and psychosocial aspects of cancer patients and their families, promoting more humanized and person-centered care.

Basic information

CertificateMicrocredencial
Coordinating facultyFacultat de Psicologia
Branch of knowledge
  • Behavioural sciences and psychology
  • Social sciences, social work, industrial relations and human resources, sociology, political science and international relations
  • Nursing
Mode of deliveryDistance
Credits6
Length of course1 academic year
Language(s) of instructionSpanish
Enrolment feePrice: 636,00 €
With a 70% discount: 190,80 €
An increase of 10% is applied to the price, up to a maximum of € 70, as administration fee
Consult the conditions for obtaining the discount, financed under the MicrocredsCat programme with EU NextGeneration funds.
In-company placement(s)No
Start of teaching period16/10/2025
End of teaching period19/12/2025
E-mailmicrocred.info@il3.ub.edu
Webpagehttps://www.il3.ub.edu/ca/microcredencials-psicooncologia-humanitzacio-cancer-final-vida
ManagmentOchoa Arnedo, Cristian
Open pre-enrolmenthttps://www.il3.ub.edu/ca/microcredencials-psicooncologia-humanitzacio-cancer-final-vida
Lead to doctoral studiesNo
Admission for applicants not holding a degree qualificationYes
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Objectives and competences

Objectives

To promote a comprehensive understanding of applied psycho-oncology: To provide comprehensive training on the principles, techniques and strategies of brief intervention in the oncology field, with a practical evidence-based approach.
To promote the psychological approach to daily oncological clinical practice: To train health professionals in the application of effective interventions adapted to the emotional needs of cancer patients and their families.
Apply brief intervention techniques in real clinical scenarios: To provide professionals with the opportunity to put into practice the knowledge acquired through the analysis of real clinical cases and the resolution of problems in the healthcare environment.
Promoting the humanization of cancer care: To promote a person-centred approach that values dignity, empathy and effective communication, contributing to closer, more respectful and personalised care.

Access and admission

Applicant profile and access requirements

Recommended applicant profile

Psychology professionals with experience in the oncology field.
Also aimed at:
Oncology professionals who deal with psychological and psychosocial aspects (oncology nursing, health social work, oncology, oncohematology, etc.).
PIR/MIR/FIR, undergraduate and postgraduate students with an interest in psycho-oncological aspects.
It is also open to non-qualified people who, due to their professional or personal career, are in a position to follow the course.

Access requirements and conditions

The course is also open to students with no prior university education, who will acquire the same knowledge and skills and receive a specific qualification for their learner group. Information on the access requirements and other conditions can be obtained from the course directors.

Pre-enrolment

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Contact us

Classes


AddressInstitut de Formació Contínua - UB
C/ Ciutat de Granada, 131

08018 - Barcelona
Espanya
Email addressmicrocred.info@il3.ub.edu
Webpagehttps://www.il3.ub.edu/ca/microcredencials-psicooncologia-humanitzacio-cancer-final-vida
Telephone93 309 36 54
ObservationsThursday and Friday from 3:00h p.m. to 5:00h p.m.

Further information


AddressInstitut de Formació Contínua - UB
C/ Ciutat de Granada, 131

08018 - Barcelona
Espanya
Email addressmicrocred.info@il3.ub.edu
Webpagehttps://www.il3.ub.edu/ca/microcredencials-psicooncologia-humanitzacio-cancer-final-vida
Telephone93 309 36 54

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